Before you can take your practical driving test you must have passed your Theory Test. The two part theory test puts your knowledge of the highway code to the test, and checks you can spot hazards.<\/p>\n

But the theory test hasn\u2019t always been in place. In 1996 it was during practical driving tests that you answered questions about the Highway Code. Much less formal than the process today. This somewhat formal process can put some learners off. As a driving school we are often asked a lot of questions about the theory test. It can strike fear into the most confident learner drivers.<\/p>\n

To help you prepare we have put this theory test guide together. It covers everything you need to know before taking the theory test.<\/p>\n

How Does The Theory Test Work?<\/h2>\n

The theory test will take place at your nearest driving theory test centre. You can find your nearest test centre here<\/a>, or ask your 4 Wheelz driving instructor where yours is. The test is in two parts – multiple choice questions and the hazard perception test. Both of the tests get marked separately. You will need to pass both parts of the theory test to pass.<\/p>\n

For the first part of your theory test you will sit the multiple choice question part of the test. This will take place at a computer, partitioned off from neighbouring screens. You don\u2019t have to worry about being thrown in at the deep end as before the tests begins you will get a 15-minute practice. You’ll get some practice questions to answer so you can get use to the format before the real test begins.
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When the practice session is over there\u2019ll be 50 multiple-choice questions for you to answer. Each will test your knowledge of the Highway Code. You will have 57 minutes to answer all the questions in the multiple-choice section. Take your time and ensure that you read and understand each question thoroughly.<\/p>\n

To pass this section of the theory test you will need to answer 43 of the 50 questions asked correctly.<\/p>\n

When you’ve answered all 50 multiple choice questions you’ll get a few minutes break. The hazard perception part of the test will begin automatically. Before diving into the hazard perception test you’ll watch a short video about how it works, which you can watch below.
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